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Cryptographic Module Validation Program CMVP

Certificate #928

Details

Module Name
MTM-203 Satellite Mobile Transceiver
Standard
FIPS 140-2
Status
Historical
 Historical Reason
RNG SP800-131A Revision 1 Transition
Overall Level
2
Caveat
When operated in FIPS mode
Module Type
Hardware
Embodiment
Multi-chip standalone
Description
CMDC's MTM-203 is a small, low power L-Band satellite transceiver for power, weight and space-restrictive applications. The MTM-203 is designed for easy integration into systems that benefit from secure, near real-time, over-the-horizon communications. The MTM-203 is based on battlefield proven technology that enables many new applications, such as handheld and covert devices. The module provides messaging connectivity worldwide with other mobile and terrestrial connected users of CMDC's proprietary network. CMDC's products operate on a variety of satellite providers without reconfiguration.
Approved Algorithms
AES Cert. #626
HMAC Cert. #245
RNG Cert. #271
SHS Cert. #561
Triple-DES Cert. #502
Other Algorithms
AES (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides between 128 and 256 bits of encryption strength); DES; RNG (non-compliant); Triple-DES (key wrapping; key establishment methodology provides 112 bits of encryption strength)
Hardware Versions
P/N CMDC-203-X0GA1, Revision A2
Firmware Versions
Commercial Firmware: C.3.7.Y and C.3.7.Z, and Boot Code: 2.3.E

Vendor

Comtech Mobile Datacom Corporation
20430 Century Blvd.
Gaithersburg, MD 20874
USA

John Fossaceca
John.Fossaceca@comtechmobile.com
Phone: 240-686-2146
Fax: 240-686-3301
Bill Vaughan
Bill.Vaughan@comtechmobile.com
Phone: 240-686-3300
Fax: 240-686-3301

Validation History

Date Type Lab
3/18/2008 Initial SAIC-VA
4/29/2008 Update
12/3/2008 Update